I agree with Jon on this point.A better idea is the cash for keys program that most lenders use to move tenants out of a foreclosed property.

The Fed is running out of ammunition.http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Fed-cuts-target-for-key-rate-apf-13846723.html :cool:

Home Depo now sells lock sets that can be reset to a different key.

Now, relationships are key.

If they are, they must sign that disclosure and you can continue from there.Now if you plan to find an end-buyer on the MLS, I always include in my contract to purchase that I have the right to market the property before closing (including the MLS), and that they will provide me a key to access the property for showings / contractor bids.

Having a proper business plan, multiple exit strategies, and the ability to properly analize the investments are also key factors in addition to purchasing at a large discount in any economy, bad, or good.

Verizon and ATT/Cingular require a driver's license, so there goes your anonymity.Tmobile is expensive.

I have done some lease option/lease purchase and it is one of my favorite strategies when selling (especially in the current market conditions).The key to a successful lease option is details you use in your contracts.

See motivation is the key that makes real estate fun and exciting.

I want to see very juicy cash-on-cash returns on RE investments.Now, given that long term Cash-Shiller data shows inflation to be the ONLY driver of house prices besides changes in lending policies, you'll likely get this amount of appreciation and more.Don't get me wrong, I have RE investments.